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A priest speaks to a crowd at a podium.

Rev. Chad Ripperger explores exorcism, demons, angels in speech

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter October 24, 2024

The term "exorcist" goes past the iconic 1973 horror film. The belief finds itself prominent within the Catholic community. Rev. Chad Ripperger is not only a priest within the religion but also an exorcist. There...

Two women dance in a group of people line dancing.

Ram Country Dance Club gives students place to scuff, scoot their boots

Bear Atwood, Staff Reporter October 23, 2024

Along with squeaking shoes and clopping boots, the Ram Country Dance Club provides a community space for anyone to pick up the art of swing or line dancing. At 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, students...

A black and white photo of a bonfire with people dancing around it.

Into the archives: Looking through history of CSU Homecoming bonfire

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter October 23, 2024

This weekend, October's creeping frost will melt away at the heat of Colorado State University's annual Homecoming bonfire. The fire will burn 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, on the Lory Student Center...

Associated Students of Colorado State University President Nick DeSalvo and Political Review Club member AJ Tichota play Rock, Paper, Scissors to determine whose group will go on to debate the next topic Oct. 17.

CSU Political Review Club fosters bipartisanship ahead of Election Day

Claire Vogl, Copy Chief October 21, 2024

"The Electoral College should be abolished." "Military involvement in Israel will be the downfall of the United States." "The United States military budget should be cut in half." "Abortion is murder."...

A large, roughly written fabric poster reading, our presence higher education is a right, not a privilege, with orange and black butterflies and a black silhouette of a person.

‘Vote on behalf of me’: Undocumented students talk civic engagement, democracy

Allie Seibel and Hannah Parcells October 16, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article uses the term “undocumented students” to refer to the students at Colorado State University who are permanent United States residents but do not have legal citizenship....

A tent stands with pride flags lining the edges and a Colorado State University pride flag in the middle.

Honoring 35 years of change: CSU celebrates Queer The Plaza event

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter October 14, 2024

When Cesar Chavez, Eleanor Smeal and Jesse Jackson led the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987, they probably did not know the ripple it would have for generations to...

A gray podium with a piece of square glass displaying the CSU logo in white letters stands on a stage. A person with short black hair, glasses, a brown plaid button down shirt, brown pants and red sneakers sits in a chair on a stage holding a microphone to their mouth to the right of the podium. A woman with brown curly hair sits to the right of them wearing a blue denim jacket, a white shirt and a long orange skirt while also holding a microphone.

Borderlands panel discussion explores Latinx/é, queer identities

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter October 14, 2024

The overlap between National Latinx/é Heritage Month and LGBTQIA+ History Month brought educators Susana Muñoz and Alé Portillos together to discuss intersectional identities, developing an inclusive...

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India Nite celebrates culture, heritage through various events

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter October 8, 2024

Cheering echoed across the ballroom, uplifting melodious singers and musicians and upbeat and soulful dancers. India Nite highlighted diverse identities across the Indian subcontinent through performances,...

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FoCo LGBTQIA+ comedy scene shines at New Belgium Brewery

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 8, 2024

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct headliner, Calvin Reid.  The vibrant energy of Colorado's queer comedy scene took center stage Thursday, Oct. 3, at New Belgium Brewery...

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Ezekiel’s Strength 5K Memorial Run raises awareness for epilepsy

Leah Stephenson, Staff Reporter October 7, 2024

On Saturday morning, runners lined up on the Colorado State University Oval to participate in a 5K run. Dedicated to Ezekiel Walker, the run aimed to raise awareness of epilepsy and honor the life of a...

Painting of two skulls with pink edges, decorated with yellow and pink flowers and blue inner outlines.

Global Village Museum presents Día de Muertos exhibit

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter October 7, 2024

Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures Collections Manager Kat Bertram teamed up with guest curator Jody Snow to educate the Fort Collins community about Día de Muertos celebrations in Oaxaca, Mexico....

Several women in white dresses with big flowy, ruffled skirts dance with a man wearing a white shirt and pants with a red cloth around his wait, plus another woman in a red ruffled dress.

El Centro celebrates Latinx/é Heritage Month through Flower Festival

Iris Causey-Peelor, Staff Reporter October 3, 2024

The Lory Student Center Plaza bloomed with color as students and community members put together free bouquets of flowers during El Centro’s Flower Festival. The event occurred Wednesday, Oct. 1, and...

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